USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -They hoped to replace horses with something faster and more robust. Richard Trevithick was the first to do this with his steam-powered locomotive on rails. He showed off his invention to a group of people who didn’t believe steam could be powerful enough to carry heavy objects.

Detailed explanation-2: -The introduction of steam engines improved productivity and technology, and allowed the creation of smaller and better engines. After Richard Trevithick’s development of the high-pressure engine, transport applications became possible, and steam engines found their way to boats, railways, farms and road vehicles.

Detailed explanation-3: -Steam engines made it possible to easily work, live, produce, market, specialize, and viably expand without having to worry about the less abundant presence of waterways. Cities and towns were now built around factories, where steam engines served as the foundation for the livelihood of many of the citizens.

Detailed explanation-4: -The use of steam engines on railroads proved to be extraordinary in the fact that now you could have large amounts of goods and raw materials delivered to cities and factories alike. Trains could deliver these to places far away at a fraction of the cost of traveling by wagon.